Title
Civic Addressing Bylaw No. 2015-30
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Bylaw No. 2015-30 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw No. 2015-30 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw No. 2015-30 be presented at this meeting for third reading.
4. That Bylaw No. 2015-30 receive third and final reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports proposed Bylaw No. 2015-30 as presented.
Purpose
An updated comprehensive Civic Addressing Bylaw is required to provide the legislative authority and procedural framework for an enhanced County-wide addressing program, including street name and civic addressing changes within Acheson.
Summary
Section 58 of the Municipal Government Act states that Council of a municipality may enact a bylaw to name roads and to assign the orderly numbering to buildings or parcels of land. Parkland County deems it necessary to put into effect a civic addressing system which can be utilized by emergency service providers, Canada Post, and for other purposes.
Bylaw No. 2015-30 includes an amendment to Community Standards Bylaw No. 03-2012 to remove Part 12 - Addressing, and Item 12(1) of Schedule B of Bylaw No. 2015-30, which authorizes civic addressing and requires the posting of civic address signs. Neither the Community Standards Bylaw nor any other bylaw currently adopted by the County includes authorization to name or change the name of roadways within the County. Naming of roadways is currently administered under separate Naming of Roads Policy EN 005, which was last reviewed in 2000 and is outdated. Subsequent to the passing of Bylaw No. 2015-30, Policy EN 005 shall require rescinding.
Further, at the July 7, 2015 Governance and Priorities Meeting, the Committee made a motion for Administration to proceed with civic address changes for the Acheson area based on implementation of the adjacent City of Edmonton grid system, rather than the current rural address system. Therefore, an updated Civic Addressing Bylaw is required and hereby presented to Council. A detailed summary is included within the attached Administrative Report.
Strategic Plan
Council's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan (Enhanced Connectivity) commits to "streamlining business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness".
Financial Impact:
It is anticipated that adopting a new comprehensive Civic Addressing Bylaw will not have an impact on existing resources. The exact magnitude of financial implications to complete addressing changes in Acheson is not known at this time. Staff will be in a better position to provide Council with a projection of the capital and operational commitments required to complete street name and addressing changes in Acheson as part of the upcoming 2016 budget, as discussed in greater detail in the attached Administrative Report.
Other
Upon adoption of Civic Addressing Bylaw No. 2015-30 by Council, the Addressing Authority will adopt appropriate policies and procedures through an Administrative Directive as required under paragraph 3.1 and 4.1 of the bylaw to provide operational efficiencies for street naming and civic addressing respectively, throughout the County.